Community Notes

Welcome back after what we hope was a restful, joyful Winter Break. Here is to a great 2023!

We are using a new newsletter format now and this is our inaugural issue of the "Community Notes" on the smore platform. Enjoy!

We hosted the annual Soap Box Derby this past Wednesday. Check out the videos and photos here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-5dXJtSTvzvaAgx7uYDYWk3jj-fG_1kA?usp=sharing

The students in the Soap Box Derby class, led by the intrepid Mr. Durant, is a chance for students to design, build, work with real tools, pilot, practice, and collaborate. Then it's an even more awesome opportunity to strap on a helmet, wreck, roll down hills, and have a blast.

Write Matt Durant at matt_durant@psbma.org to find out more!

First, Third and Fifth graders will attend CAP (Child Assault Prevention) workshops during February. CAP is an empowerment program teaching that all children have the right to be SAFE, STRONG and FREE. Your permission is requested for your child to participate.

To learn more about the CAP Program, please consider attending the CAP Parent/Guardian Info Meeting – Friday 1/27 at 8:15am in the Cafeteria.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Freedman, CAP Director, at kfreedman@familyaccess.org.

The 2nd of 4 Science Fair prep workshops is coming up this Saturday, Jan. 7th @ 9a. Join us on Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3896912429

Whether you are just starting to think about the March 4th Science Fair or are already working on a project, THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME. On Saturday, we will help young scientists:

- Come up with ideas: go over general project categories, share past years' examples

- Get organized: give highlights on timeline, logbook / science journal, planning resources, presentation format

- Think about projects' next steps: in a one-on-one conversation with a Science Fair Committee member, students can discuss project status, get feedback, ask questions

For lots of great information, visit the Science Fair website often, and reach out to any Committee member (below). We're here to help!

See you Saturday.

The Science Fair Committee

Alisa Busch (8th grade parent), Eli Silk (7th), Jon Bass (1st & 5th), Mehreen Zaigham (3rd & 6th), Saed Amal (2nd and 6th), Theodora Konetsovska (2nd & 5th), Yen-Lin Chen (2nd & 6th), and VP Patel

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HEATH SCIENCE FAIR 2023

When: March 4, 2023

Where: Heath School

What: https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/Page/2542

Who: You!

The Brookline Public Library wants to remind parents that they have a full calendar of events for children this winter and spring, including after school activities, elementary book clubs, crafting activities, Dungeons and Dragons program for tweens, and more. Find out more on their calendar. It also has ongoing reading challenges for all ages, which are a great match for both kids who already love reading and kids who may need a prize or two to keep them going. Information about our reading challenges (1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 200 Books Before Middle School, and 100 Books Before High School and Graduation) can be found on their website.

As winter sets in, it's a great time to curl up with a good book. Heath library provides access to a large selection of ebooks for students. Here are a few great choices for wintry days:

And, here are the library statistics for our own amazing school library for all of 2022. Thanks to Mrs. Anderson for making our library a safe place for all readers to find that just right book!

Registration for the upcoming KIndergarten class is slated to begin in January 2023. In preparation, the Office of Registration and Enrollment will be hosting two virtual information sessions on the enrollment process - the next session is scheduled Thursday, January 12, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. We are committed to ensuring that our newest families and students have a smooth and successful transition to the first day of school in Brookline.

Folks may also elect to sign up directly by visiting www.brookline.k12.ma.us/k-info.

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, January 9th: Grade 3 Rainbow Club!, 11:20-11:50am

• Tuesday, January 10th: Grades 6-8 GSA, 10:35-11:15am

• Wednesday, January 11th: METCO Connections Breakfast, 7:30-8:00am

• Wednesday, January 11th: Grades 6-8 Student Climate Action Group, 10:35-11:05am

• Wednesday, January 11th: AAPI Lunar New Year Activity, 2:45-4:15pm

• Thursday, January 12th: Young Scholars, Room 209, 2:30-3:30pm

• Monday, January 16th: School Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

• Tuesday, January 17th: Grades 6-8 GSA, 10:35-11:15am

• Wednesday, January 18th: Grades 6-8 Student Climate Action Group, 10:35-11:05am

• Thursday, January 19th: Young Scholars, Room 209, 2:30-3:30pm

• Friday, January 20th: PEP, 8:05am

Field Trips:

• Friday, January 6th: Ski and Snowboard Club, 2:30-10:00pm

• Friday, January 13th: Ski and Snowboard Club, 2:30-10:00pm

• Wednesday, January 18th: 4B Peabody Museum Field Trip, 8:05am-1:30pm

• Thursday, January 19th: 4O Peabody Museum Field Trip, 8:05am-1:30pm

• Friday, January 20th: Ski and Snowboard Club, 2:30-10:00pm

Again, welcome back. Here's to a wonderful rest of the school year and much joy for us all.

~ Asa

Dr. Asa Sevelius, Ed.D. | Heath School Principal

Pronouns: he/him

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Email: asa_sevelius@psbma.org
Website: https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/Page/17
Location: 100 Eliot Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
Phone: 617-879-4570

Heath School

The Public Schools Of Brookline | A METCO Partnership School

Dr. Asa Sevelius, Principal & Mr. Kirtan Patel, Vice Principal